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The Souih Australian Naturalist. 
these trees were associated the shrub Acrotriche fasciculiflora. 
Ch'eat masses of georgeous lemoii-tintcd Pulte72aea dapknoides 
(native wallflower) imparted a yellow tinge to the scenery, the 
beauty of which was further enhanced by the golden blossoms 
of guinea flowers (Hibbertia). On the saddle, above the tunnel, 
the stringybark was replaced by Eucalyptus fasciculosa (pink 
gum), and an occasional E. leucoxylon (yellow gum). In the 
gully the predominant vegetation consisted of E. viminalis (manna 
gum), and blackwood. Orchids were represented by several species 
of Pterostylis (Greenhoods), Glossodia major, and Diuris. 
Among acacias A. myrtifolia (myrtle-leaved wattle) was display- 
ing its pale yellow bloom. Attention was drawn to a very ob- 
scure but interesting little plant, a species of liverwort, known 
botanically as Anthoseros, This modest species is related to the 
earliest plants found in the old red sandstone which anticipated the 
ferns by some milleniums. The effects of burning on the vege- 
tation was observed in a great patch of brown moss (Fwnaria). 
These primitive forms prepare the soil for the highly organised 
plants by adding to the mineral salts left by the fire a necessary 
proportion of humus, the result of their own decay. Many other 
native growths were noted, including Daviesia, Dillwynia, Scae- 
cola, Leucopogon, Hakea, and H ardenbergia. The dainty purple 
flowers of Tetratheca pilosa were much in evidence, and added a 
pleasing variety to the prevailing yellow tints. 
EXCURSION TO MOUNT COMPASS, OCTOBER 8, 
1924. — The Eight Hours Celebration Day gave an opportunity 
for members to go as far afield as Mount Compass. Members 
found the wild flowers abundant and varied. Mr. W. Champion 
Hackett acted as leader. Several species of native flora peculiar 
to the district were discovered, such as Zieria and Correa rubra, 
with its beautiful red tubular corolla. Different specimens of 
Drosera were found in the marshy flats; also Pimelea, Come- 
sper^na, Chaviaes cilia, Sprengelia incar naia, Leucopogofi, 
Isopogon, and Haloragis (sea berry). Pater sonia (native 
iris), Xanthosia pusilla, Restiaceae, Adenanihos , and the lovely 
pale-pink or white Euphrasia Brownii (the flower of gladness). 
On the elevated slopes appeared Epacris impressa, Helichrysum, 
Pora7ithera, Ckeiranthera, a beautiful blue with yellow anthers, 
Boronia caerulescens (blue boronia), Daviesia (with triangular 
pods and prickly leaves), Dilhvynia, and the beautiful pink and 
scarlet Grevillea. Orchids found included Caladenia, Diurus, 
Glossodia major, Pterostylis, and Thelyrnitra. Among the trees 
and shrubs the pale blossoms of Acacia verticillata and A, myrti- 
folia attracted attention. Eucalyptus of several species and bank- 
sias were also noted. Collections were made for botanical pur- 
poses, and for the forthcoming wildflower show. 
